Rebates/Tax Credits: Gas Water Heaters

Rebates

Between your bath, kitchen and laundry room, hot water is always in demand. So it makes good sense to upgrade to a high-efficiency water heater that saves energy and money. We can help you move to a more energy-friendly gas or electric water heater-including compact, efficient tankless gas models that keep your comfort level high. Following are a few tips to get the most from your investment:

Set water temperature to a maximum of 125 degrees; if your automatic dishwasher doesn't preheat its own water, set the water heater thermostat to 140 degrees to ensure proper cleaning

Wrap water pipes outside heated spaces like your crawlspace or attic to maximize energy efficiency and keep pipes from freezing

Install water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators to reduce overall water usage, which can lengthen the life of your water heater

Energy Trust also offers Oregon homeowners a $100 bonus for combining the purchases of a qualifying gas water heater and a qualifying gas furnace. Offer begins January 1, 2010, and expires April 30, 2010.

Washington Customers of NW Natural

Type of Water Heater

Incentive

Requirements

High-efficiency gas water heate

$35

Energy Factor must be 0.62 or greater

Tankless gas water heater

$200

Energy Factor must be 0.80 or greater

Washington customers of NW Natural are not eligible to receive the Gas Furnace and Water Heater Package.

Tax Credits

Federal Tax Credit for Consumer Energy Efficiency**: 30% of cost up to $1,500Expires: December 31, 2010Details: Must be an existing home & your principal residence. New construction and rentals do not qualify.

Consult Central Air for more information.

* Incentive offer is subject to availability of funding and may change.** Please note, not all ENERGY STAR qualified products qualify for a tax credit. ENERGY STAR distinguishes energy efficient products which, although they may cost more to purchase than standard models, will pay you back in lower energy bills within a reasonable amount of time, without a tax credit.